KST
Kosti
Sudan
1,678 km
1,042 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,678 km
1,042 mi / 906 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KST NBO
Airport Name Kosti Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KST NBO
ICAO Code HSKI HKJK
City Kosti Nairobi
Country Sudan Kenya
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,289 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 13.180000, 32.730000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kosti (KST) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,678 kilometers (1,042 miles / 906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sudan with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Kosti, it's 22:45 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,041 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kosti Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kosti (KST) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kosti Airport (KST) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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